Avondale Elementary School vs Mountain Brook Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Mountain Brook Junior High School
Mountain Brook · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,005 students
| Measure | Avondale Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Mountain Brook Junior High School Mountain Brook, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #578 of 699 | #1 of 263 |
| National rank | #41806 of 50,301 | #101 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 339 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 3.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 88% |
| city | Birmingham | Mountain Brook |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.5 vs 24.8).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 24%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.8).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 339.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avondale Elementary School better than Mountain Brook Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Brook Junior High School ranks higher (93.5 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avondale Elementary School and Mountain Brook Junior High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Mountain Brook in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Elementary School: 339. Mountain Brook Junior High School: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Elementary School and Mountain Brook Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Avondale Elementary School is 578th of 699 and Mountain Brook Junior High School is 1st of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).